Pub vs. Restaurant — What's the Difference?

A pub (short for public house) is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term public house first appeared in the late 17th century, and was used to differentiate private houses from those which were, quite literally, open to the public as 'alehouses', 'taverns' and 'inns'.

A restaurant,(French: [ʁɛstoʁɑ̃] (listen)) or more informally an eatery, is a business that prepares and serves food and drinks to customers. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services.

A place of business serving beer or other alcoholic drinks and often basic meals.

A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

A business establishment where meals are served to the public.

A public server.

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

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An eating house.

To go to one or more public houses.

A building where people go to eat

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Tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals